Indoor Lighting Types: A Summary

Adding a chandelier to a hallway or entryway can add class to the space.

If
you step into the lighting section of a home improvement store, you’ll realize
just how large of a selection there is of indoor lighting. It helps to break it
down a bit before you start shopping, and to have a general idea of what will
fit your needs before you begin.

Lighting can be divided into three main categories: ambient, accent, and task. . Ambient lighting provides unobtrusive light and
atmosphere to a room without being too obvious. An example of accent lighting would be a table lamp. Task lighting is used to directly light
whatever task you are performing, and can be very energy efficient.

Interior
lighting options consist of the following:

Recessed lighting­ is installed flush with the ceiling and works great as a sole
lighting source or in combination with any of the following fixtures.

Pendant lighting is similar to a
chandelier in that they hang suspended from the ceiling, but are normally
smaller and less obtrusive. These work well over a dinette table or bar.

Chandeliers area timeless
classic with a vast selection.

Task lighting typically consists of small lights that can be placed in key
areas.

Ceiling fans, one of the original forms of air conditioning, are still widely
used for air circulation.

Hanging fixtures can be placed anywhere you choose and come in a wide selection.

Free standing lamps come in both floor and table top designs.

Undercabinet mounts are
normally small lights that mount beneath the cabinets for
task lighting.

Track lighting is a string of lights in a row connected
together.

Many
light galleries market the lights in style groups to help you maintain
congruency among your lighting choices. These different families of design will
include everything from the more modern contemporary to traditional classics.

Incandescent: can
include halogen and florescent bulbs, but generally give off a warmer glow.

Gone are the days of only polished brass or chrome finishes.
You now have a vast array of finishes including: pewter, black, bronze, brushed
nickel, white, and wrought iron.

Choosing your
lighting can be quite rewarding as lighting fixtures represent one of the
finishing touches of the project. Shop for your new electrical fixtures today,
then request free estimates from certified electrical contractors.